Interpreted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /in-ˈtər-prə-təd/ in·ter·pret·ed

Meaning & Definition of Interpreted

Interpreted (adjective)

  1. having the meaning explained or translated
  2. understood in the light of individual belief, judgment, or circumstance

Interpreted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in construed

    similar: construed, inferred, presumed, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold, implicit, implied, tacit, unexpressed, unspoken, unvoiced, wordless, hinted, insinuated, intimated, suggested
    opposite: explicit, express, expressed, spoken, stated, voiced, apparent, blatant, evident, manifest, obvious, plain, straightforward, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

Interpreted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make plain or understandable

    "a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction"

    similar: clarified, cleared (up), construed, demonstrated, demystified, elucidated, explained, explicated, expounded, got across, illuminated, illustrated, simplified, spelled out, unriddled
    related: deciphered, decoded, analyzed, broke down, disentangled, undid, unraveled, unscrambled, untangled, resolved, solved, defined, specified, annotated, commentated, glossed
    opposite: obscured
    near: befogged, clouded, confounded, confused, obfuscated

  2. to present a portrayal or performance of

    "interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way"

    similar: acted, did, impersonated, performed, played, portrayed
    related: depicted, dramatized, rendered, represented, acted out, enacted, pantomimed, playacted, role-played, took on, overacted, overplayed, underplayed, aped, clowned, hammed, imitated, masqueraded, mimed, mimicked, posed (as), starred (in), coacted, costarred

Related Entry: Interpret (verb)

Interpret is a different word from Interpreted. The synonyms below are for interpret, not for interpreted.

  1. to make plain or understandable

    "a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction"

    similar: clarify, clear (up), construe, demonstrate, demystify, elucidate, explain, explicate, expound, get across, illuminate, illustrate, simplify, spell out, unriddle
    related: decipher, decode, analyze, break down, disentangle, undo, unravel, unscramble, untangle, resolve, solve, define, specify, annotate, commentate, gloss
    opposite: obscure
    near: befog, cloud, confound, confuse, obfuscate

  2. to present a portrayal or performance of

    "interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way"

    similar: act, do, impersonate, perform, play, portray
    related: depict, dramatize, render, represent, act out, enact, pantomime, playact, role-play, take on, overact, overplay, underplay, ape, clown, ham, imitate, masquerade, mime, mimic, pose (as), star (in), coact, costar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Interpreted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Interpreted:

construed, inferred, presumed, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold, implicit, implied, tacit, unexpressed, unspoken, unvoiced, wordless, hinted, insinuated, intimated, suggested, clarified, cleared (up), demonstrated, demystified, elucidated, explained, explicated, expounded, got across, illuminated, illustrated, simplified, spelled out, unriddled, acted, did, impersonated, performed, played, portrayed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Interpreted

Words with the opposite meaning of Interpreted:

explicit, express, expressed, spoken, stated, voiced, apparent, blatant, evident, manifest, obvious, plain, straightforward, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable, obscured

Related Words for Interpreted

deciphered, decoded, analyzed, broke down, disentangled, undid, unraveled, unscrambled, untangled, resolved, solved, defined, specified, annotated, commentated, glossed, depicted, dramatized, rendered, represented, acted out, enacted, pantomimed, playacted, role-played, took on, overacted, overplayed, underplayed, aped

Near Antonyms of Interpreted

befogged, clouded, confounded, confused, obfuscated

Origin & Etymology of Interpreted

First known use: 1659

Frequently Asked Questions about Interpreted

What does "Interpreted" mean?

"Interpreted" means having the meaning explained or translated. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: having the meaning explained or translated. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Interpreted"?

Other words for "Interpreted" include construed, inferred, presumed, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold and implicit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Interpreted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Interpreted"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Interpreted". Common alternatives include construed, inferred, presumed, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold, implicit, implied and tacit.

What is the opposite of "Interpreted"?

Antonyms of "Interpreted" include explicit, express, expressed, spoken, stated, voiced, apparent and blatant. Near antonyms include befogged, clouded, confounded and confused.

How do you use "Interpreted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Interpreted" in a sentence: "a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction"; "interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way".

Is "Interpreted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Interpreted" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Interpreted"?

"Interpreted" is pronounced /in-ˈtər-prə-təd/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·pret·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Interpreted"?

First known use: 1659.